All permits issued by the city are listed here. Just find the permit you need and fill out the application form. You may turn in or mail to 115 Harding Way East, email to ericbaldinger@galion.city, or fax to 419-468-7620. Please note commercial permits and inspections are handled by the Richland County Building Department.

Turnaround time depends on the complexity of your project and if we receive sufficient information from you. Please allow at least 1 week for review, although most permits are issued in less time. NEVER assume you will get a permit on the same day you apply.

View the Galion Zoning Map. Street addresses are not labeled, so it is easiest to compare the zoning map with a Google map to ensure you look at the correct property. Zoning districts are labeled by color. After you determine a district, Chapter 11 of the Codified Ordinances explains the regulations for each district.

You can search for your property on the Crawford County Auditor website to get a general idea of your property lines. To confirm an exact location, you may need to hire a surveyor. There are several professional surveyors in the area.

Call the Electric Line Division between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 419-468-5520, Monday through Friday. A permit is required before you are upgrade your service. The new meter base must be purchased from the Electric Line Division. The installation of a disconnect is required whenever there is a change to the outside service. An inspection is required before you start your job.

A disconnect or main breaker is used to cut off power to your entire home. In an emergency, such as during an appliance fire or while rescuing a person from household electrical shock, cut off the power to your house at the disconnect or main breaker. If it is faster for you to access your circuit breaker panel or your fuse box, turn all the breakers off or unscrew all the fuses to cut off power to the house.

Most overhead power lines are not insulated. When lines from a utility pole fall to the ground, always assume they are energized and dangerous. Energized lines can be deceiving by appearing lifeless and harmless but do not touch the lines! Stay a safe distance away (50 feet or more). See our storm safety page for more important information on downed lines. If someone is in contact with a fallen line, don't try to rescue them because you risk becoming a victim yourself. Warn others to stay away and call 911 for help.

A car touching a downed line will become energized. Remain where you are, if possible, and wait for help. Do not step out of the car. If you must get out of the car because of fire or some other hazard, jump free of the car so that your body clears the vehicle before touching the ground. Once you clear the car, shuffle at least 50 feet away, with both feet on the ground. See our storm safety page for more important information on downed lines.

There are 2 classifications of electric shock - low voltage and high voltage.

Low Voltage (Household)

Call for emergency medical help immediately by dialing 911.

Determine if the person is still in contact with the circuit or power source. If the person is in contact, assume the circuit is still energized.

Turn off the power at your fuse box or circuit breaker panel.

If you can't turn the power off, use a dry piece of wood, a plastic or wooden broom, or dry leather clothing to separate the victim from the power source.

Never attempt to remove a person from an energized circuit with your bare hands!

Once the victim is free, if they are not breathing or does not have a heartbeat, start CPR immediately; the victim is probably in cardiac arrest (Do not attempt CPR if you don't know the correct procedures).

If the victim is conscious, keep them seated and quiet. Take the victim to the hospital for testing and observation or call 911.

High Voltage (Outdoor)

If a person is in contact with a power line, assume the line to be energized and dangerous.

Do not attempt to use an insulating device to free the person from the power line.

Always be prepared. Keep a multi-purpose, type "ABC" (type "C" for electrical fires) fire extinguisher nearby. Mount the fire extinguisher in plain view near an escape route and away from potential fire hazards such as heating appliances. Review the manufacturer's instructions and know how to use the extinguisher prior having an emergency. If there is a fire:

Make sure everyone has left or is leaving the house before attempting to fight a fire.

Don't fight the fire if the fire could block your escape route.

Call 911 for help even if the fire seems small and you think you can put it out.

If the fire is confined to an appliance, electrical cord, outlet, or switch, shut off the power by opening your main breaker or disconnect, which is usually located near the electric meter. If it is faster, shut off the circuit breakers at your electric service panel or unscrew the fuses at the fuse box. Do this only if you can do so without endangering yourself.

Never use water on an electrical fire! Water can carry the electricity back to you and you could receive a deadly shock.

Use your multi-purpose or "C" fire extinguisher to put out the fire. If you manage to put out the fire, have the firefighters check to be sure the fire is not smoldering out of plain sight.

Before excavating always call OUPS at 1-800-362-2764 if you are in Ohio. Do not dig until all utilities have located and marked the lines. If there is pad-mounted electrical equipment near the work area, then it is a good indication that underground lines exist. You must contact OUPS first. To prevent delays, your electric utility will require at least 72 hours notice. There is no charge for this service.

If an underground power line is damaged during excavation, warn others to keep away and call for your electric utility company or 911 immediately. If an underground power line is damaged when excavating with a backhoe or other mechanical equipment, the operator should remain on the equipment or vehicle until the equipment can be moved and cleared from the power line. If the operator must get off because of fire or some other hazard, the operator must jump free rather than step off the equipment. The operator should never step down or simultaneously touch the ground and equipment that is in contact with the power line.

Most sounds and noises such as static or humming noises are normal. However, if you hear unusual sounds such as an explosion from the power lines or transformers, please call your electric utility office immediately.

You should have your electrical system inspected by a licensed electrician after a flood. Have the electrician visually inspect your system and perform tests to determine any deterioration in the system.

Eligibility is based on several criteria: Building is located within the target area, your project addresses code violations or involves facade improvements, you are current on property taxes/utility payments, and you can show proof of matching funds.

Yes. This is a 1 to 1 matching grant. Owners will pay for their projects in full, and the state will reimburse them up 50 percent of eligible costs. If an owner is doing the work in-house (not hiring a contractor), the grant will reimburse for material costs but not labor.

Grant projects must go through the standard processes for construction activities. Therefore, any permits and inspections or Design Review approvals which are normally required for a project will apply to all projects funded by this grant program. Additionally, each project will undergo Environmental Review and Section 106 Review via the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.

Projects will go through private procurement, meaning owners will be able to submit names for three contractors of their choosing. These contractors will then be asked to submit a bid for the project, and bids will be reviewed with the owner. An architect and rehab specialist paid through the grant funds will assist in preparing bid specifications.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee as they are received. There is no firm deadline for submissions, however, all grant funds must be spent by December of 2019. You may drop off your application at the City Building, 301 Harding Way East, or mail to this address.

You can not take a loss against your W-2 wages. This law was changed for the 2002 tax season. If you have rental property, a business, or any type of supplemental income that results in a loss for the tax year, you may no longer take that loss against W-2 wages.

We cannot give out that information to anyone other than the person who believes they have the warrant. In order for us to check on a warrant, that person needs to come to the station and bring a photo ID with them.

We do not have a place to hold stray dogs (or cats). If it is during the day on weekdays, we can contact the Dog Warden for stray dogs (they do not handle cats, the Humane Society takes the cats). If it is after hours or weekends - if you can hold the dog, we can have it picked up the next weekday morning. You may take it to the Humane Society and put it in their drop off boxes.

When a police officer turns on their lights and siren to stop you, you should immediately pull to the edge of the roadway and place your vehicle in park. Always remain inside your vehicle unless instructed to exit your vehicle. It is very important that you place your hands in plain view of the officer; this is to ensure the safety of our officers and the citizens that we have contacted. This is a very stressful incident for both the citizen and the officer and we will do everything possible to get you back on your way.

The Galion Police Department invites requests for traffic enforcement, especially in residential areas. Simply call the non-emergency telephone number 419-468-9111 and report the problem. Once a complaint is received, officers are notified and assigned to monitor speeds in the affected area.

Once a citation is written, it is forwarded to Crawford County Municipal Court the next business day. You can either pay the waiver amount on the back of the citation, or if you wish to contest the citation you will need to appear in court on the time and date listed on the bottom of the citation.

Friday and Saturday between the hours of Midnight and 4:30 a.m. of the following day

Sunday through and including Thursday from 11 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. of the following day

Please note:These times established for Friday and Saturday are for the months of September through May. For the months June, July, and August, the curfew hours are altered for Friday and Saturday to 1 a.m. through 4:30 a.m.

All curfew times do not apply to minors who are with their parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor. Curfew times can be found in the Codified Ordinances of Galion, 531.01 and 531.02.

Have your address displayed in a location easily observed from the street. An address displays by the front door near or by an outside light (or reflective lettering) makes it easier for responding personnel to locate the address in day and night conditions. Also, during an emergency have someone stand by the street if possible to flag down the responding personnel and to provide additional information.

You have 6 months to renew your license before you have to re-take the driving test in the State of Ohio. However, there is no grace period for driving on an expired license. Your driver's license expires every 4 years on your birthday.

After you know the parade route, please fill out a parade permit application and return in at least 60 days before your event. You can mail or drop off the form to the Police Department, 301 Harding Way East.

Trimming will usually involve clearing branches to allow at least 10 feet of space surrounding a power line. These are federal health and safety guidelines that help protect tree trimmers that are not specifically qualified to work around power lines.

When planting trees in your yard, select a location away from power lines. Check with a nursery about the correct types of trees for planting in the space you have available. Each year trim all trees and bushes to keep them from growing toward the power lines.